Vehicle Registration & License Plates

Immediate family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible the Alaska Gold Star Family license plates.

Alaska offers a CDL road skills testing waiver for service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

The driver license of Alaska resident service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed outside Alaska and their spouse remain valid until 90 days after discharge, or until they return to Alaska, whichever occurs first.

Alaska resident service members and their spouses who are stationed outside of Alaska, may be able to renew their Alaska non-commercial driver license remotely. This applies to the standard (non-REAL ID) driver licenses. Dependent children are not eligible.

Alaska resident service members stationed outside Alaska can apply for a state motorcycle license online without returning to Alaska.

Alabama offers the Gold Star Family license plate to Alabama resident family members of a service member who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Service members who are currently licensed or were employed within the past year in a U.S. Armed Forces transportation unit requiring the operation of a military motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle are eligible for a military skills waiver when applying for a CDL.

Alabama resident service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents may register for an absentee ballot to vote in their home county by mailing a Federal Post Card Application (Standard Form 76) to the Board of Registrars in the county of their Alabama home of record.

Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces who have an Arkansas driver's license are eligible for an extension of the expiration date until 60 days after the service member separates or is honorably discharged.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicle offers 19 distinctive military and Veteran service license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans, retired service member s, service member s and famil y members.

Resident recipients of the Medal of Honor are eligible for the Arkansas Medal of Honor license plate. The first license plate is free . All applicants must request a certification letter from the Arkansa s Department of Veterans Affairs as proof of eligibility before they apply .

Resident recipients of the Purple Heart are eligible for the Arkansas Purple Heart license plate. Applicants must provide certification from the Department of Defense that they received the Purple Heart.

Resident disabled Veterans may be eligible for a free Arkansas Disabled Veteran license plate; Veterans may request an additional license plate for a $4 fee. One license plate may be reissued to the surviving spouse of a disabled Veteran for a $4 registration fee.

The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) offers 26 distinctive license plate s to honor the service and sacrifice of service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members.

The Arizona driver license of a resident service member and their immediate family members remains valid until six months after discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Arizona residents serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed out of state may renew their vehicle registration online at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division, Online Vehicle Registration Renewal webpage , or by mail to:

Arizona offers a CDL Skills Test Waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Service members who have an Arizona driver license and are stationed outside Arizona can add a motorcycle endorsement by mail.

Veterans who are 100% disabled and receiving compensation from the VA are eligible for a vehicle license tax and registration fee exemption for one vehicle they own or co-own.

Veterans who receive financial assistance from the VA to purchase a specially adapted vehicle to accommodate their disabilities are exempt from vehicle license tax and registration fee.

Nonresident active duty service members stationed in Arizona are not required to pay the vehicle license tax portion of the annual vehicle registration.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers CDL testing exemptions to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

California resident service members who are deployed to a location outside California may be eligible for a waiver of vehicle registration renewal penalties. Service members must have been deployed during a period when a Presidential Executive Order specifies the U.S.

Former service members entering California after their discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are not required to register their passenger vehicles and trailer coaches if they have valid out-of-state plates and registration.

The California Gold Star Family license plate is offered to eligible family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. The service members death must have occurred under one of the following circumstances:

California Disabled Veteran license plates are offered to Veterans who have a service-connected injury or disease they received while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. There is no registration fee, issue fee or renewal fee for the first set of license plates.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles waives registration fees and provides a free license plate for one passenger motor vehicle, motorcycle, or commercial motor vehicle (less than 8,001 pounds) for eligible Veterans.

Colorado resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces who are stationed outside Colorado are eligible for a free three year extension to their driver license.

The Colorado Fallen Soldier license plate is available for the immediate family members of a Soldier who died in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Army.

Colorado offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members (within one year of discharge) based on their military training and experience.

The immediate family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty are eligible for free Connecticut Gold Star Family license plates.

Recipients of the Medal Honor and Former POWs are authorized two sets of free license plates and a special registration certificates for passenger motor vehicles, campers or commercial motor vehicles.

Active duty service members, who have a Connecticut driver's license, are stationed out of state, and have successfully completed an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Education Course or a Connecticut Rider Education Program can receive a waiver of the Connecticut motorcycle en

Active duty service members, recently separated service members (within one year of application), and reserve component service members who are licensed on a military vehicle similar to a commercial vehicle can receive an exemption from the CDL driving skills test.

Connecticut will waive certain registration fees for eligible U.S. Armed Forces service members and Veterans. Fees that are waived include:

The Washington, D.C. Veteran license is available for eligible Veterans, their spouse and surviving spouse. Who is eligible for the Washington, D.C. Veterans License Plates? To be eligible applicants must be a Washington, D.C. resident and meet one of the requirements:

The CDL skills test may be waived for service members who are currently licensed and who are or were employed within the last 90 days in a military position requiring the operation of a military motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle. CDL knowledge (written) tests cannot be waived.

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) authorizes active duty service members and their dependents who are stationed or deployed outside of Delaware to renew their driver licenses through the mail. License renewals are valid for eight years

The Delaware Heroes on the Highway Program offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Delaware offers 37 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members for use on private passenger vehicles and trucks with a ¾ ton or smaller rated capacity.

Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Delaware Purple Heart license plate. Applicants are charged a $10 administrative fee for this license plate. Who is eligible for the Delaware Purple Heart License Plates? Veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart are eligible.

Disabled Veterans are eligible for the Delaware Disabled American Veteran license plate. Applicants are charged a $10 administrative fee for this license plate.

Disabled Veterans who have a specially adapted vehicle to accommodate their disability which was purchased or modified with funds from the VA are eligible for an exemption of registration fees (limited to one automobile). Delaware Code 21-V-2164

There is no fee charged for driver licenses or ID cards for 100% disabled Veterans. Who is eligible for No Fee Florida Driver License or ID Card for 100% Disabled Veterans? Honorably discharged Veterans who have an ID card issued by the VA indicating they have a 100% total and permanent service-conn

Disabled drivers who are driving a specially adapted vehicle and are certified by a licensed physician, or by the VA as having a severe permanent disability that does not allow them to place coins in a toll basket are allowed to pass free through tollgates.

Florida National Guard Service members are exempt from paying tolls on Florida highways while on official military business.

Family Members of a U.S. Armed Forces service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Florida Gold Star license plate. Applicants must provide proof from the U.S.

Service members stationed outside Florida and members of their immediate family living with them, (spouse and children), can receive an extension of their Florida Class E driver license.

Florida offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Currently serving Florida National Guard Service members are eligible for one tax-free license plate registration or renewal each year. Any plate fees for license plates other than the Florida National Guard or standard Florida plates will apply.

The Georgia Department of Driver's Services (DDS) offers a free honorary version of a Georgia driver's license for the eligible spouse or surviving spouse of a Veteran.

Service members serving in the Georgia National Guard in good standing and have completed at least one year of satisfactory service are eligible for a free Georgia driver's license.

Georgia offers CDL testing waivers to service members and honorably discharged former service members (discharged within the past year) based on their military training and experience.

Georgia offers a six-month grace period for service members whose Georgia driver's license expires while they are serving on active duty outside Georgia. This grace period is not added to the expiration date.

Georgia offers 186 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements apply.

Recipients of the Medal of Honor are eligible for a free set of Georgia Medal of Honor license plates. Eligible Veterans are exempt from vehicle Ad Valorem taxes on one vehicle they own that has Medal of Honor license plates. Only one additional set of plates may be issued.

Recipients of the Purple Heart may apply for a free set of Georgia Purple Heart license plates. Eligible Veterans are exempt from vehicle Ad Valorem taxes on one vehicle they own that has Purple Heart license plates. Only one additional set of plates may be issued.

Georgia offers a free set of Disabled Veteran license plates to eligible Veterans. These license plates authorize parking in disability accessible parking spaces. Eligible Veterans are exempt from vehicle Ad Valorem taxes on one vehicle they own that has Disabled Veteran license plates.

Honorably discharged Army Veterans are eligible for a free set of Georgia Army Veteran license plates. Only one additional set of plates may be issued.

Hawaii offers 10 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply.

Active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who cannot return to Iowa to renew their driver's license in person and do not meet eligibility requirements to renew online , can receive an extension that is valid until six months after separation from active duty service.

A disabled Veteran who received a specially adapted vehicle from the U.S. Government is eligible for the Iowa Disabled Veteran license plate.

Iowa offers CDL testing exemptions to resident service members and former service members (separated from the U.S. Armed Forces within the past year) based on their military training and experience.

Active duty service members, honorably discharged Veterans, and disabled Veterans who have a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA are exempt from certain driver's license fees :

The Idaho Gold Star license plate is available for immediate family members of a service member who died while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Family members are authorized two sets of Gold Star Family license plates.

Service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces outside of Illinois and their dependents may drive with an expired license for up to 120 days after their return to the state.

Illinois offers 44 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply.

Resident Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for the Illinois Medal of Honor license plate. There is no cost for the first set of plates.

Resident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Illinois Purple Heart license plate. The surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient may request or retain this license (must transfer the registration within 180 days of the death of the Veteran).

Resident Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA and have mobility issues certified by a licensed physician are eligible for the Illinois Disabled Veteran license plate. Vehicles displaying these plates may park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.

Resident Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA of 50% or more, but do not qualify for a Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard/License Plate are eligible for the Illinois Disabled Veteran (ISERVE) license plate. The first set of these license plates are issued free.

Resident Veterans who served in the U.S. Army are eligible for the Illinois U.S. Army Veteran license plate. The surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran may retain this license plate (must transfer the registration within 180 days of the death of the Veteran).

The Skills Waiver option is available to service members who have military commercial driving training and experience but do not have the Military Occupational Skills/Ratings for the Even Exchange option.

Indiana resident service members stationed out of state may choose to keep their current Indiana license plates, register their vehicle where they are stationed, or renew their Indiana license plate by mail, or online at the Indiana myBMV website .

Indiana recognizes motorcycle safety courses given in another state or by the U.S. Armed Forces to qualify for an Indiana driver's license motorcycle endorsement. Service members must provide the following documentation:

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will waive the CDL skills test for eligible Veterans and service members. This waiver is available to applicants who have military commercial driving training and experience driving a commercial military vehicle (CMV) similar to the commercial vehicle class

The Indiana Gold Star Family license plate is available to the spouse, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, siblings, and children of a service member who died while serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Service members who return from a deployment are offered a seven day grace period to renew their expired vehicle registration.

Service members and Veterans who have been discharged within the past 12 months may have some or all their Kansas CDL testing waived, based on their military training and experience.

Kansas has 19 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members.

Kansas residents who were awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for the Kansas Medal of Honor license plate. In addition, nonresident Service members stationed in Kansas who received the Medal of Honor are also eligible.

Kansas residents awarded the Purple Heart are eligible for the Kansas Purple Heart license plate. In addition, nonresident Service members who are stationed in Kansas are also eligible.

The Kansas Disabled Veteran license plate may be issued to eligible resident Veterans and eligible nonresident Service members who are stationed in Kansas.

Kansas Resident Veterans who served at least 180 days on active duty and received an honorable discharge and currently serving resident Service members are eligible for the Kansas Veteran license plate.

Kentucky offers 41 license plate designs for motor vehicles and motorcycles to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and their family members.

Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for the Kentucky Medal of Honor license plate. There are no purchase or renewal fees for this license plate. Applicants must provide a copy of their DD214 as proof they were awarded the Medal of Honor.

Veterans and service members who are Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Kentucky Purple Heart license plate. Applicants must provide a copy of their DD214 as proof they were awarded the Purple Heart.

The Kentucky Disabled Veteran (Fee) license plate is available to honorably discharged Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA between 50% and 99%. Veterans must show proof of disability percentage and that they received an honorable discharge.

The Kentucky Disabled Veteran (No Fee) license plate is available to honorably discharged Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA of 100% or received VA funds to purchase or modify a vehicle to accommodate their disability.

The Kentucky Army Veteran license plate is available to honorably discharged Veterans who served in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Army and currently serving Soldiers. Soldiers must show their military ID card when applying.

Kentucky resident Service members and their dependents stationed outside Kentucky, whose driver's license has expired, can renew it within 90 days of returning to Kentucky without having to take a written test or road test

The Louisiana Gold Star Family license plate is available to the immediate family members of a U.S. Armed Forces service member killed in action. Normal charges apply for this license plate.

Louisiana offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Louisiana National Guard Service members in uniform and under official orders are not required to pay for parking or tolls for ferries or bridges when going to, engaged in, or returning from official business.

Massachusetts offers 21 distinctive automobile and motorcycle license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible Service members, Veterans, retired Service members, and certain Family members. Eligibility requirements differ based on plate type.

Honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor are eligible for one free Massachusetts Congressional Medal of Honor license plate for each Medal of Honor they received

Honorably discharged Veterans who were awarded the Purple Heart are eligible for one free Massachusetts Purple Heart license plate for each Purple Heart Medal they received.

Resident disabled Veterans who have at least a 60% service-connected disability rating from the VA and meet Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, eligibility for disability plates and placards guidelines are eligible for one set of Massachusetts Disabled Veteran license plates.

Massachusetts offers the Veterans' license plate to Veterans who received an honorable discharge and meet the following service requirements:

Service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are authorized to keep license plates issued by their sate of residency. Nonresident Service members must have insurance that meets Massachusetts requirements.

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) offers several driver's licensing benefits for Service members and their dependents.

Service members and Veterans are eligible for a CDL Skills Test Waiver based on their military training and driving experience.

Army Achievement Medal recipients are eligible for the Maryland Army Achievement Medal license plate. Applicants must submit official documentation as proof they were awarded the Army Achievement Medal, a completed application and $25 fee.

The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) offers a waiver of the CDL skills test requirements for eligible Veterans and service members based on their military training and experience.

Maine offers a Military Service Designation on Maine driver's licenses ID cards for eligible service members and Veterans. Who is eligible for Maine Military Service Driver's License and ID Card Designation? To be eligible applicants must be a service member currently serving in the U.S.

The immediate family members of a service member who died in a combat theater of operations while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for the Maine Gold Star Family license plate.

Maine offers CDL testing exemptions to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience. Transfer of school bus or passenger endorsements are prohibited under this program.

Immediate family members of a service member who died in combat are eligible for the Michigan Gold Star Family license plate.

Michigan offers a waiver of the CDL knowledge skills test and on-road driving skills test requirements for service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Active duty service member s serving in the U.S. Armed Forces can have a motorcycle endorsement added to their Minnesota driver's license while they are serving outside the state.

Gold Star Family license plates are available free of charge for the surviving spouse, parents, children or siblings of a service member who died in while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services offers CDL testing waivers for resident service members and former service members (within one year of separation) based on their military training and experience.

Service members may authorize another individual to sign the General Affidavit (Form-768) indicating the vehicle is out-of-state and will be inspected within 10 days after returning to Missouri.

Immediate family members of a service member who died in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Missouri Some Gave All (Gold Star) license plate. Applicants must make a $25 donation to the Missouri Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars (MOVFW).

Active duty service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who completed a military Motorcycle Rider Training Course that meets or exceeds the standards of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation can receive a waiver of the written examination and driving skills when requesting a motorcycle endorsement o

Gold Star Family license plates are available for Mississippi resident family members of a resident service member who was killed in action or died in a combat zone while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, stationed out of state and their dependents who live with them can renew their Mississippi driver's license that is within six months of expiration by mail. Service members and their dependents must provide the following:

Montana offers 24 distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements apply.

Honorably discharged Veterans who received the Purple Heart are eligible for the Montana Purple Heart license plate. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the DD214, medal certificate, or official orders as proof of eligibility.

The Montana Disabled Veteran license plate is offered to eligible disabled Veterans. These license plates authorize disabled parking privileges. This license plate cannot be transferred to a surviving spouse.

Veterans who served on active duty (other than for training) in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Montana Army Veteran license plate. A surviving spouse of a deceased Veteran who was eligible for this license plate are also eligible to apply.

A Montana resident who entered active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces from Montana, including National Guard or U.S.

Active duty service members stationed outside of Montana who complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course may apply to have a motorcycle endorsement added to their Montana driver license without completing a road skills test at a Montana exam station.

Montana offers waivers for CDL testing for service members and former service members based on their military training and experience. This waiver allows a qualified service member to apply for a CDL without taking skills or knowledge tests.

The North Carolina Gold Star Lapel Button license plates are available to immediate family members of a service member killed under the following circumstances:

Service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members may renew their North Carolina driver license before being deployed.

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) offers CDL testing waivers to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

North Dakota National Guard Service members traveling to or returning from their place of duty are authorized free passage on toll roads, bridges and ferries. Free passage is authorized for the service member's vehicle and all their military equipment.

North Dakota offers 11 distinctive Veteran and military license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans, retired service members, active service members and family members. North Dakota Statutes Regarding Motor Vehicle Registration

Recipients of the Purple Heart are eligible for the North Dakota Purple Heart license plate. There are no fees for the first set of Purple Heart license plates.

100% service-connected disabled Veterans are eligible for two sets of North Dakota Disabled American Veteran license plates. These license plates are exempt from sales taxes and registration fees.

North Dakota offers the North Dakota Veterans license plate to Veterans who meet the North Dakota eligibility for burial requirements . These license plates are available with a decal to indicate the Veteran's branch of service.

The knowledge and skills portion of the State CDL testing process may be waived for service members and recently discharged Veterans who have experience driving commercial motor vehicles for the U.S. Armed Forces.

The driver's license of active duty service members and their dependents stationed outside Nebraska remains valid until 60 days following discharge or they return to Nebraska, whichever is later.

Service members and their families who choose not to apply for the Military Exemption (in section above) and can renew their license at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles online renewal webpage or by mail (follow the instructions at the Out-Of-State Renewal tab at the Learn more… link below).

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers six distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members their and families. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply.

Nebraska Purple Heart license plates are available for recipients of the Purple Heart. Who is eligible for the Nebraska Purple Heart License Plate? Currently serving service members and Veterans who received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge and were awarded the Purple H

DAV license plates are available for disabled Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Who is eligible for the Nebraska DAV License Plate? The Nebraska DAV license plates are available to U.S.

Nebraska Military Honor license plates are available for Veterans and service members currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Military Honor license plate applicants have the option to choose a picture of their branch of service, service component, or an image of one of the following medals:

Nebraska offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

The mother or stepmother of a service member killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the New Hampshire Gold Star license plate. There are no number plate fees, but regular registration fees will apply. NH RS 261:87-c

New Hampshire offers a CDL skills test waiver for resident service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not charge a fee for a driver license for a Veteran who is an amputee or paraplegic and receive a specially adapted vehicle from the VA.

Deployed service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, (this includes activated New Jersey National Guard and the U.S.

Residents who enter or are actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and have a valid New Jersey registration, can get a refund for the remainder of the registration period if they re-register their vehicle at their out of state duty location.

Disabled Veterans may qualify for a free vehicle registration if they meet the following requirements:

$15 fee

The New Mexico Gold Star Family license plate is available to the immediate family Members of a service member who was killed in armed conflict while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Who is eligible for the New Mexico Gold Star Family License Plate? Eligible family members includes:

The Nevada Gold Star license plate is offered to the immediate family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. There is an initial fee of $8.50 with no annual renewal fees.

The Nevada DMV will waive registration late fees for active duty service members assigned to combat or combat support operations. Service members are required to submit a Nevada DMV, Active Duty Military Combat Affidavit when they renew their vehicle registration.

New York offers 53 military and Veteran distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply.

Recipients of the Medal of Honor are eligible for the New York Congressional Medal of Honor license plates. There are no fees for this license plate, and it cannot be personalized. Applicants must provide official documentation as proof they were awarded the Medal of Honor when they apply.

Recipients of the Purple Heart are eligible for New York Purple Heart license plate. Veterans must provide their DD214, Certification of Military Service (NA FORM 13038), or other official documentation as proof they received the Purple Heart.

New York offers the Disabled Veteran license plate to Veterans who have a New York license plate with the universal symbol of access. There is an initial custom plate fee of $28.75, no annual plate renewal fee and it cannot be personalized.

Veterans who served in the U.S. Army are eligible for the New York U.S. Army Veteran license plate. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214, Certification of Military Service (NA FORM 13038), or discharge papers that indicate they served in the U.S. Army.

New York driver licenses and vehicle registrations of service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are extended throughout a service member's military service and until six months after discharge or separation.

Service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces who are unable to visit the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to register or sell a vehicle can authorize another person to conduct the transaction for them.

New York offers a CDL military skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience. Who is eligible for the New York CDL Military Skills Test Waiver? Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

New York resident service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members stationed outside New York may register as a military voter. This registration authorizes them to receive an absentee ballot for all federal, state, and local elections they are eligible to vote in.

Eligible Veterans can receive an exemption of vehicle registration fees and vehicle plate fees. Who is eligible for New York Vehicle Registration Fee Exemptions for Veterans? To be eligible, Veterans must meet one of the following requirements:

Ohio offers CDL testing waivers to service members and recently separated service members (within the past year) based on their military training and experience.

Ohio offers free watercraft registration for resident Veterans who meet the following requirements:

Active duty service members, and former service (within six months of separation) may be eligible to waive the motorcycle knowledge written test and/or skills test for a motorcycle license or endorsement if they have successfully completed an out-of-state motorcycle safety course.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers expedited dealer and salvage dealer licenses to service members, Veterans their spouses. For those eligible processing times can be reduced by two to four weeks.

The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers no fee driver licenses to eligible disabled Veterans. Who is eligible for Free Ohio Driver License for License? Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for new, renewal, and duplicate driver licenses at no cost.

The Ohio Gold Star Family license plate is offered to the immediate family member of a service member who was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and died in a combat zone. The following family members are eligible:

The Oklahoma driver license of a resident service member serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents who are stationed outside of Oklahoma remains valid until 60 days after their return to Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma Military and Veterans Information

Oklahoma offers Gold Star license plates to immediate family members of a service member who was killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or an honorably discharged Veteran who died due to service-connected injury, illness or disease.

Veterans with a 100% permanent and total service-connected disability rating (or receiving compensation at the 100% rate) from the VA are exempt from Oklahoma motor vehicle excise tax; the exemption may be claimed on one vehicle in a consecutive three-year period.

Honorably discharged Veterans are eligible for the Oregon Veteran license plate. Branch of service insignia or service related decals are available for this license plate.

Immediate ​family members of a service member who was killed while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Pennsylvania Gold Star Family license plate. Eligible family members include:

Veterans who have a 100% service-connected disability rating are eligible for the Pennsylvania Severely Disabled Veteran License Plate. A Veteran may self-certify by providing a legible copy of their VA Benefit Summary Letter indicating they have a 100% service-connected disability rating.

The Pennsylvania driver's license of a service member serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces will remain valid while the service member is stationed outside Pennsylvania. Licenses will remain valid until 45 days after they return to Pennsylvania, or after discharge.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offers CDL test waivers for resident service members serving in an active or reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, or Veterans who received an honorable discharge within the past year.

Veterans with a 100% combined service-connected disability rating, or who are rated individually unemployable, are permanently exempt from the annual motor vehicle registration and license fees; the Division of Motor Vehicles issues Disabled Veteran registration plates.

Rhode Island offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

The Rhode Island Gold Star Family license plates are available to the immediate family members of a service member who was killed in the line of duty under one of the following circumstances:

The driver's license of service members and their dependents who are stationed outside South Carolina remains valid until 90 days after their discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Active duty service members and their dependents who are stationed outside of South Carolina may renew their driver's license online or by mail.

The South Carolina Gold Star Family license plate is available for the immediate family members of U.S. Armed Forces service members who die while serving in a combat zone.

The skills test waiver option is available for service members who have military commercial driving training and experience but do not have the MOS/Ratings for the Even Exchange waiver.

South Dakota extends the expiration of driver's licenses for resident service members serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents. Their license will remain valid as long as the service member continues to serve, and they remain outside South Dakota.

To qualify for the Even Exchange Program applicants must serve in a qualifying Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) and have a military license to operate a military commercial vehicle. The Even Exchange Program authorizes the waiver of both knowledge testing and skills testing requirements.

The South Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division offers distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of service members, Veterans, Native American Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members.

Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for the South Dakota Medal of Honor license plate for use on passenger vehicles. There is no fee for this license plate.

Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the South Dakota Purple Heart license plate for use on passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

South Dakota offers the South Dakota Disabled Veteran license plate to eligible Veterans who have a service-connected disability they received while serving on active duty during a wartime period. In addition, Veterans must meet one of the following criteria:

Honorably discharged resident Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and active duty service members are eligible for the South Dakota Veteran license plate for passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

The Tennessee driver license of a Service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces remains valid while they are on active duty and stationed outside Tennessee.

Motor vehicles sold to certain U.S. Armed Forces Service members and registered in Tennessee are exempt from sales and use tax. Who is eligible for Tennessee Tax Free Motor Vehicle Sales to Service Members? The following Service members are eligible:

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security offers a CDL skills test waiver for Service members and former Service members based on their military training and experience.

New or used vehicles sold, given, or donated to disabled Veterans or active duty Service members who have a service-connected disability and receive a VA grant for a specially adapted vehicle are exempt from sales tax, registration fees, and local motor vehicle privilege taxes.

The Tennessee Medal of Honor license plate is available for recipients of the Medal of Honor. Applicants must provide their DD214 or a letter of confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services verifying they received the Medal of Honor.

The Tennessee Purple Heart license plate is available for recipients of the Purple Heart. Applicants must provide their DD214 or a letter of confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services verifying they received the Purple Heart.

Veterans who qualify for a disability license plate or placard can request a free decal that can be placed on any existing military or memorial license plate. This decal authorizes use of handicap accessible parking spaces.

The Tennessee Disabled Veteran license plate is available for Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating from the VA.

The Tennessee Honorably Discharged license plate is available for Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants must provide proof of service and that they received an honorable discharge. This license plate may be used on passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers 323 distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members.

Army Medal of Honor recipients are eligible for free Texas Army Medal of Honor license plates. Applicants must provide a written request with a copy of their DD214, or a copy of their award certificate to:

Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Texas Purple Heart license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received an honorable discharge and were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. This plate may be personalized.

The Texas Army Disabled Veterans license plate is available for honorably discharged Army Veterans who have a service-connected VA disability rating of 50% or more, or 40% due to amputation of a lower extremity. This plate may be personalized.

Honorably discharged Soldiers are eligible for the Texas U.S. Army Honorably Discharged license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army. This plate may be personalized.

The driver license of a Utah resident service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed outside Utah will remain valid until 90 days after the service member is discharged. This benefit also applies to the service member's immediate family members or dependents.

The Military Skills Test Waiver option is available to applicants who have military commercial driving training and experience but do not have the Military Occupational Specialties/Ratings for the Even Exchange Program.

Utah offers 16 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply.

The Utah Purple Heart, Combat Wounded license plate is offered for recipients of the Purple Heart. This license plate may be personalized.

The Utah Disabled Veteran license plate is available for Veterans who have a service-connected disability. This plate does not provide handicapped parking space privileges.

Utah offers the Honors Veterans license plates to generate funds to support the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and may be requested with an Air Force, American Legion, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy emblem. Applicants are not required to be a Veteran to apply.

The Virginia DMV has a webpage with links to information that is typically requested for Veterans, service members and their families when they relocate to Virginia.

Active duty service members and their family members who have a Virginia driver's license and are currently stationed outside of Virginia, may request a motorcycle classification by mail.

Virginia offers 63 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements apply. A short description of some of these plates can be found below.

Virginia offers one free set of Purple Heart license plates to recipients of the Purple Heart. These license plates may be personalized and is available with a disability symbol. Unremarried surviving spouses of eligible Veterans are also eligible to apply for this license plate.

Veterans who have a service-connected disability rating from the VA are eligible for the Virginia Disabled Veteran license plate. These license plates may be personalized and is available with a disability symbol.

Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for the Virginia Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces license plate. These license plates may be personalized and is available with a disability symbol.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers CDL testing waivers for resident service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

Vermont offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members (separated within the past year) based on their military training and experience.

Resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate family members are authorized an extension of their Vermont driver's license expiration date for up to four years after their license would normally expire.

Honorably discharged Vermont resident Veterans who received assistance from the VA to purchase or modify a vehicle that has been adapted to accommodate their disabilities are eligible for the following fee exemptions.

Service members and Veterans who were wheeled vehicle mechanics when they served in the U.S. Armed Forces can receive an examination waiver to become a Vermont Certified Inspection Mechanic.

Honorably discharged Veterans and currently serving active duty service members are eligible for the Vermont U.S. Veteran license plate.

Veterans or service members applying for Washington State license plates have the option of adding Veteran/Military Service Award Emblems to their license plate.

Washington State offers 1 3 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members.

The Washington State Medal of Honor license plate is offered to recipients of the Medal of Honor. Revised Code of Washington 46.18.230 Medal of Honor recipients can request three sets of this license plates and can choose a Medal of Honor background or standard mountain background license plates.

The Washington State Purple Heart license plate is offered for recipients of the Purple Heart and the unremarried surviving spouse (domestic partner) of a deceased recipient. There is no charge for the first set of license plates. This license plate may be personalized.

The Washington State Disabled Veteran license plate is offered to eligible disabled Veterans. This license plate is exempt from license fees for one vehicle per year. These license plates are good for the life of the vehicle but do not grant disabled parking privileges.

Service members who are Washington State licensed drivers and are stationed out of state can request a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license. Service members must have completed an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation course within 180 days prior to application.

The Military Skills Test Waiver is offered to service members who have military commercial driving training and experience but do not have the Military Occupational Specialties or Ratings for the Knowledge and Skills Test Waiver.

The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offers modified driver licensing and registration procedures for resident service members serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces stationed outside Wisconsin, including:

Wisconsin offers seven distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members.

Wisconsin Medal of Honor license plates are offered to recipients of the Medal of Honor. This license plate does not expire, has no issue or renewal fees, and may be transferred to a surviving spouse. Medal of Honor license plates may not be personalized.

The Wisconsin Disabled Veteran license plate is available for Veterans who have disabilities that impair the ability to walk.

The West Virginia driver's license of a service member serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is extended until six months after they are separated under honorable circumstances from active duty service. West Virginia Code 17B-2-12

Eligible Veterans can request West Virginia License with no registration fees. Who is eligible for West Virginia Special Military and Veteran License Plates with No Registration Fees: Veterans who are eligible for the following license plates are offered an exemption from registration fees (other fe

West Virginia offers 40 special military and Veteran license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of Veterans, retired service members, service members and family members.

West Virginia offers the Medal of Honor license plate to Medal of Honor recipients. Who is eligible for the West Virginia Medal of Honor License Plate? Applicants must be a recipient of the Medal of Honor. Contact the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles for an application.

West Virginia offers the Purple Heart license plate to Purple Heart recipients. Who is eligible for the West Virginia Purple Heart License Plate? Applicants must have been awarded the Purple Heart.

West Virginia offers the West Virginia Disabled Veteran license plate to eligible disabled Veterans. Who is eligible for the West Virginia Disabled Veteran License Plate? Veterans who have a 100% total and permanent service-connected disability rating from the VA, or a grant for a specially adapted

West Virginia offers the Veteran license plate to Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This license plate can be issued for passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Who is eligible for West Virginia Veteran License Plate? Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S.

West Virginia offers a CDL skills test waiver to service members and former service members based on their military training and experience.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation offers eight distinctive license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of service members, Veterans, retired service members and eligible family members. A short description of some of these license plates is listed below.

Wyoming resident Purple Heart recipients are eligible for the Wyoming Purple Heart Recipient license plate. Applicants must provide official documentation they received the Purple Heart. There is no application fee for this license plate.

Resident disabled Veterans who have a 50% or more service-connected disability rating and receive compensation from the VA are eligible for the Wyoming Disabled Veteran license plate.

Resident Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received an honorable discharge are eligible for the Wyoming Veteran license plate. These license plates are available with the Seal of the Veteran's branch of service. Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 when applying.

Active duty service members may have the expiration date of their driver license waived. Service members who show their valid active duty military ID card when applying for a Wyoming driver license will receive an "I" restriction that waives the expiration date.